Monthly Archives: October 2014

MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee met Wednesday with local officials to inspect one of the first new street signs installed to honor fallen veterans. A total of 29 signs will be added to streets to honor our fallen veterans from World War II to present.

The commemorative sign includes the soldier’s full name, an American flag, branch of service, campaign served and a gold star in honor of their mother. A gold star signifies the soldier was killed in action. The Veterans Affairs Committee is working with Committeeman Anthony Fiore and Public Works Director Ted Maloney to install all the street signs before year’s end.

The Veterans Affairs Committee is seeking families of Middletown’s fallen veterans. Family members are encouraged to call 732-787-8510.

MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Veterans Affairs Committee met Wednesday with local officials to inspect one of the first new street signs installed to honor fallen veterans. A total of 29 signs will be added to streets to honor our fallen veterans from World War II to present.

The commemorative sign includes the soldier’s full name, an American flag, branch of service, campaign served and a gold star in honor of their mother. A gold star signifies the soldier was killed in action. The Veterans Affairs Committee is working with Committeeman Anthony Fiore and Public Works Director Ted Maloney to install all the street signs before year’s end.

The Veterans Affairs Committee is seeking families of Middletown’s fallen veterans. Family members are encouraged to call 732-787-8510.

photo L-R: John Mans, CPC President & CEO and resident of Brick; Kerry Herbert, CPC Vice President of Development and resident of Shrewsbury; Barbara Etter, Auction Chair and resident of Leonardo; Pat Geiss, co-chair and resident of Little Silver; Jane Guadagno, co-chair and resident of West Long Branch; and Don Glaser, Chair of the Board of Trustees for CPC and resident of Oakhurst.

COLTS NECK, NJ – CPC Behavioral Healthcare welcomed more than 280 guests to Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck, NJ, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 from 6-9 p.m. for its 11th Annual Culinary Adventure. This evening of scrumptious fare featured gourmet tastings from some of Monmouth County’s best restaurants as well as delicious desserts and specialty beverages (wine and beer, coffee and smoothies).

photo L-R: John Mans, CPC President & CEO and resident of Brick; Kerry Herbert, CPC Vice President of Development and resident of Shrewsbury; Barbara Etter, Auction Chair and resident of Leonardo; Pat Geiss, co-chair and resident of Little Silver; Jane Guadagno, co-chair and resident of West Long Branch; and Don Glaser, Chair of the Board of Trustees for CPC and resident of Oakhurst.

COLTS NECK, NJ – CPC Behavioral Healthcare welcomed more than 280 guests to Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck, NJ, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 from 6-9 p.m. for its 11th Annual Culinary Adventure. This evening of scrumptious fare featured gourmet tastings from some of Monmouth County’s best restaurants as well as delicious desserts and specialty beverages (wine and beer, coffee and smoothies).

A pregnant woman drinking any amount of alcohol can permanently harm her baby.

No one knows this better than Sandy Hruby of Hutchinson, Minnesota, who, along with her husband, adopted two children that eventually were diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The National Institutes of Health states FASD can cause permanent, lifelong harm to a child, including difficulties learning and remembering, understanding and following directions, communicating and socializing, controlling emotions, and managing basic life skills.

In a telephone interview, 50-year-old Hruby said, “Of our three (adopted) children, two were diagnosed on the (FASD) spectrum. Our daughter, who now is almost 20, came from Romania. Our youngest son is 13 and he came from a foster care program.”

Their daughter arrived from overseas a bit “hyper,” she said, which Hruby attributed then to the excitement of being in new surroundings. Their daughter on arrival spoke only Romanian. The Hrubys soon learned she also had sensory issues involving certain clothing fabric and foods, and was very impulsive, often showing poor judgment.

Said Hruby, “As for her judgment, for example, for a long time, she couldn’t differentiate family members from strangers. She hadn’t been exposed to men in her (Romanian) orphanage, was fascinated with whiskers, and would go up to men with whiskers who were strangers and rub their faces.”

A physician diagnosed their daughter at age 7 with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. At first, Hruby was in denial and had to do research herself before fully believing the diagnosis. Their youngest son received his diagnosis at age 7, too. In kindergarten, he had screaming fits, broke and threw pencils, with his arms cleared books off tables, flipped chairs, and sometimes hit and kicked people in his way. It has taken much work, she said, but her children today are doing really well.

She said, “Our daughter is driving a car, holding a part-time job, and taking community college classes. Our son is doing extremely well and is almost behavior-free, in part because of getting a service dog last December.” His dog knows how to calm him, she said. Both her children for years have been medication-free. She attributed their success to a support network that includes their home, school, church, and community.

Hruby works part-time as Southwest Minnesota family resource coordinator for the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She said, “I wouldn’t trade my kids in for the world.”

A pregnant woman drinking any amount of alcohol can permanently harm her baby.

No one knows this better than Sandy Hruby of Hutchinson, Minnesota, who, along with her husband, adopted two children that eventually were diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The National Institutes of Health states FASD can cause permanent, lifelong harm to a child, including difficulties learning and remembering, understanding and following directions, communicating and socializing, controlling emotions, and managing basic life skills.

In a telephone interview, 50-year-old Hruby said, “Of our three (adopted) children, two were diagnosed on the (FASD) spectrum. Our daughter, who now is almost 20, came from Romania. Our youngest son is 13 and he came from a foster care program.”

Their daughter arrived from overseas a bit “hyper,” she said, which Hruby attributed then to the excitement of being in new surroundings. Their daughter on arrival spoke only Romanian. The Hrubys soon learned she also had sensory issues involving certain clothing fabric and foods, and was very impulsive, often showing poor judgment.

Said Hruby, “As for her judgment, for example, for a long time, she couldn’t differentiate family members from strangers. She hadn’t been exposed to men in her (Romanian) orphanage, was fascinated with whiskers, and would go up to men with whiskers who were strangers and rub their faces.”

A physician diagnosed their daughter at age 7 with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. At first, Hruby was in denial and had to do research herself before fully believing the diagnosis. Their youngest son received his diagnosis at age 7, too. In kindergarten, he had screaming fits, broke and threw pencils, with his arms cleared books off tables, flipped chairs, and sometimes hit and kicked people in his way. It has taken much work, she said, but her children today are doing really well.

She said, “Our daughter is driving a car, holding a part-time job, and taking community college classes. Our son is doing extremely well and is almost behavior-free, in part because of getting a service dog last December.” His dog knows how to calm him, she said. Both her children for years have been medication-free. She attributed their success to a support network that includes their home, school, church, and community.

Hruby works part-time as Southwest Minnesota family resource coordinator for the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She said, “I wouldn’t trade my kids in for the world.”

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ -Bargains galore await you at the annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Group of the United Methodist Churches of Navesink and Atlantic Highlands. This is the 65th year that the event has been held at the Atlantic Highlands Church, located at 96 Third Ave. (at Garfield Ave.)

Start your holiday shopping when the doors open at 10 AM. Luncheon is served from 11:30 AM- 1:30PM, and take-out is also available. The Bazaar features: a variety of hand-crafted items lovingly created by volunteers, home-made soups and baked goods, gently used jewelry and accessories, books, toys and Christmas decorations. See what’s new to you in the Trash to Treasure and Nearly New collections.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ -Bargains galore await you at the annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Group of the United Methodist Churches of Navesink and Atlantic Highlands. This is the 65th year that the event has been held at the Atlantic Highlands Church, located at 96 Third Ave. (at Garfield Ave.)

Start your holiday shopping when the doors open at 10 AM. Luncheon is served from 11:30 AM- 1:30PM, and take-out is also available. The Bazaar features: a variety of hand-crafted items lovingly created by volunteers, home-made soups and baked goods, gently used jewelry and accessories, books, toys and Christmas decorations. See what’s new to you in the Trash to Treasure and Nearly New collections.